# SpaceX VP of Launch rooting for Blue Origin to get safely back to flight ASAP.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-28 · TCPalm*

## Key points

- SpaceX VP Kiko Dontchev publicly expressed support for Blue Origin after its recent vehicle loss.
- Dontchev referenced SpaceX's own past experiences with pad vehicle losses in his message.
- SpaceX’s leadership emphasized industry solidarity amid Blue Origin's operational setback.
- There is public encouragement from a competitor for Blue Origin’s rapid return to flight.

7:37 am ET SpaceX VP of Launch rooting for Blue Origin to get safely back to flight ASAP Rick Neale In a morning tweet, SpaceX Vice President of Launch Kiko Dontchev offered words of encouragement to Blue Origin. "Thinking about the entire team at Blue. We’ve been there before and there are very few things worse than losing a vehicle on the pad. Remember @blueorigin, it’s the darkest before the dawn and you will be measured not by this anomaly, but by how you respond. We are all rooting for you to get safely back to flight as soon as possible!" Dontchev said.

**Companies:** SpaceX

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